NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Return on Equity (ROE): 4.90%
Is NRG Energy, Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
NRG Energy, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 4.90% is 86% below its 5-year average of 35.48%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-6.95%–60.75%).
As of Sunday, June 21, 2026. 89.88% below its 12-month average of 48.40%.
NRG Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
NRG Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
NRG Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
NRG Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
4.90%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
48.40%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
30.44%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
35.48%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
75.55%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
12.47%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
12.03%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-89.88%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-83.90%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-86.19%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-93.51%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-60.69%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-59.27%
NRG Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) | $28.50B | 4.90% | 48.40% | 30.44% | 35.48% |
| Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vs › | $28.39B | 9.03% | 8.71% | 8.45% | 8.51% |
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)vs › | $28.01B | 9.35% | 9.49% | 9.75% | 7.58% |
| Ameren Corporation (AEE)vs › | $30.07B | 11.24% | 10.31% | 10.25% | 10.16% |
| FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)vs › | $26.87B | 8.42% | 8.00% | 7.64% | 10.04% |
| PPL Corporation (PPL)vs › | $26.62B | 8.12% | 7.13% | 6.25% | 4.20% |
| Eversource Energy (ES)vs › | $26.17B | 10.58% | 7.92% | 5.45% | 6.46% |
| American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)vs › | $24.42B | 9.98% | 10.21% | 10.18% | 11.50% |
| CMS Energy Corporation (CMS)vs › | $22.67B | 11.69% | 11.95% | 11.90% | 13.62% |
| NiSource Inc. (NI)vs › | $22.66B | 9.96% | 9.30% | 9.46% | 7.66% |
Return Analysis
ROE
4.9%
ROA
0.6%
NRG Energy, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
NRG Energy, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for NRG stock is 4.90%.
- Is NRG Energy, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- NRG Energy, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 4.90% is 86% below its 5-year average of 35.48%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-6.95%–60.75%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for NRG stock is 48.40%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for NRG stock is 30.44%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for NRG stock is 35.48%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for NRG stock is 75.55%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for NRG stock is 12.47%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for NRG stock is 12.03%.
NRG Energy, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 51.40% |
| 2024-12-31 | 45.40% |
| 2023-12-31 | -6.95% |
| 2022-12-31 | 31.90% |
| 2021-12-31 | 60.75% |
| 2020-12-31 | 30.36% |
| 2019-12-31 | 267.67% |
| 2018-12-31 | -21.72% |
| 2017-12-31 | 622.25% |
| 2016-12-31 | -37.92% |
| 2015-12-31 | -212.10% |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.33% |
| 2013-12-31 | -3.92% |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.87% |
| 2011-12-31 | 2.63% |
| 2010-12-31 | 5.92% |
| 2009-12-31 | 12.26% |
| 2008-12-31 | 17.23% |
| 2007-12-31 | 10.65% |
| 2006-12-31 | 10.98% |
| 2005-12-31 | 3.39% |
| 2004-12-31 | 6.91% |
| 2003-12-31 | 113.94% |
| 2002-12-31 | 497.56% |
| 2001-12-31 | 11.85% |
| 2000-12-31 | 12.51% |
| 1999-12-31 | 6.40% |
| 1998-12-31 | 7.20% |
| 1997-12-31 | 4.88% |
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About NRG Energy, Inc.
NRG Energy, Inc., together with its affiliated entities, operates as a comprehensive power utility spanning the United States. Its operations are divided into three main geographical divisions: Texas, East, and West. The company plays a crucial role in generating, distributing, and selling electricity and various related services, serving approximately six million customers across residential, commercial, industrial, and wholesale sectors. Their energy generation capabilities are diverse, drawing from natural gas, coal, oil, solar, nuclear, and battery storage technologies. Beyond core power provision, NRG offers an extensive array of solutions, including centralized system power, decentralized generation, renewable energy products, emergency backup power, distributed solar and storage installations, demand-side management, energy efficiency programs, expert advisory services, carbon management initiatives, and bespoke on-site energy solutions. Furthermore, NRG actively engages in the trading of electric power, natural gas, and associated commodities, alongside environmental credits, weather-related products, and various financial instruments such as forwards, futures, options, and swaps. The company also manages fuel procurement and transportation services. It directly markets energy, services, and products to retail consumers through several established brands, including NRG, Reliant, Direct Energy, Green Mountain Energy, Stream, and XOOM Energy. As of December 31, 2021, NRG Energy's generation assets encompassed approximately 18,000 megawatts of capacity across 25 owned and leased facilities. The corporation was founded in 1989 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Independent Power Producers
- CEO
- Lawrence Stephen Coben